Friday, March 07, 2008

more shades of green... and a little ruby

Things were grey all day. So, my photos of Ruby managed to change from one shade of green to another. And I actually don't think that either photo depicts the true shade. The photos also stink, so bear with me. They were the only thing I had in mind for the last day of green week.

I am plugging along. Not necessarily at a fast pace, but still moving forward, which is a good thing.I really wanted to show how this sweater is constructed. It is worked from right to left, instead of from bottom to top, or top to bottom. And for that reason, I am so enjoying this pattern. The body is one piece. You bind off in two places, and then cast back on, for the armholes. Can you see where it is going? I will just continue around the back, bind off, then back on, for another armhole, and continue to the end. Then knit the sleeves. Doesn't seem like much, huh? The cable pattern is easy to follow, again if your mind doesn't wander. However, unlike the tangled yolk, it is very easy to see exactly where you are in the pattern, and to catch your (my) mistakes early.

The sweater will be beautiful. I love the color of the green; in the pics it has that awesome soothing mossy green look to it. The cable work looks amazing. Great job. I am really looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Those cables look gorgeous, especially in that first picture. Funny how the color looks different every time you take a pic. I wish I had the patience to take on something like that, but I'm all for a quick knit (as you could tell by the cami) ;-) I've cast on for a shrug now, and have a deadline of Easter so I can wear it with a dress I have. I'll take pics soon. Thanks for the very kind words about my cami, I am so pleased with it.Hugs

Beautiful work on those cables - it's looking so great. Ruby sounds similar in construction to Imogen, which I just finished. It was really interesting to knit in a new (sideways)direction. I thought sknitty's Imogen was so nice, I cast on immediately in the same yarn, but my FO was way too big - I am sure frogland is approaching.

leslie. this may be one of my favorites. it seems to be coming along so quickly! your work is beautiful! i can not wait to see the finished product!and yes, more pants. these are great, and I can't wait to see what else you make. i have already had a few requests for them. I may go to the fabric store and get some chocolate jersey knit fabric, and try to make a pair that you can wear out of the house....

Hi, I would like to say first and foremost that your sweater is b-e-a-utiful. I loved green week and am sad I didn't join in the fun.

This may seem odd and out of place, but I am new to Blogger and am having some trouble getting the blogs I like to visit on there and was hoping you could help me. I love you blog and I have been reading it for a while now and you seem to be helpful and I was hoping you could help a knitting friend out.

It is looking fabulous. I have just finished the body and started the first sleeve. I had some horrors with the final part of the body, the welt increases? I kept getting holes appearing when using the kfb twice, giant holes! Eventually I botched my own increases, let me know if you have the same problem and I will expand on what I did.